My uncle died in April 2020 and we just got to have his life celebration, in the UK. He was a Quaker and we had it at the Quaker meeting house he attended in Cornwall. I'm super impressed with their whole deal. Attraction not promotion, no proselytizing, live in peace, god is within, no dogma, enjoy the teachings of any religion--so much simple, divine spiritual wisdom.
@corlin I honestly will check Quakerism out more if I ever feel need for a group of like minded peaceniks in search of quiet contemplation
@KathyValentine I'm not religious but I used to go to Quaker meetings when I lived in Birmingham (the UK one 🙂). And it's just as you say. Hope the life celebration was good. And I'm sorry for your loss
@KathyValentine Well that was a wholesome message
@calumvs thank you, and Hi!
@KathyValentine I have Quaker ancestors (1700s PA). Most religions have something that turns me off/ Might have to give Quaker a deeper look.
@jsweetman me too, I was raised with zero religion but have always been academically interested in the origins of different ones.
@KathyValentine
Yes The Quakers have a lot to teach us all.
When I was teaching beginning meditation, the local Quaker meeting house was available and welcoming. After a few talks, I decided to hang out there for a few "meetings"...
Was surprised to find that most folks there had more experience in silent contemplation, than many folks I met on Buddhist retreats.